The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on March 05, 2011, 08:49:20 AM

Title: Leaky Fuel Tap
Post by: Bob_Roller on March 05, 2011, 08:49:20 AM

Took the '81 R65 to work this morning, when I turned the fuel tap on, I got fuel on my fingers .

It only seeps when the tap is in the 'ON' position, in the reserve position, it doesn't leak .

Looks like I need to replace the two seals inside .

The plastic cover that has the positions embossed on it, is no longer available for the Germa fuel tap, I'm sure with it being 31 years old, it's not going to come off in one piece .

Does anyone know if the cover for the Karcoma fuel tap will work on a Germa fuel tap ?

The Karcoma cover is still available .

Looks like I'll be placing an order with Hucky's BMW Parts on Monday morning .

Title: Re: Leaky Fuel Tap
Post by: montmil on March 05, 2011, 10:47:03 AM

Hans will be able to tell you, I'm sure. I'm also sure I don't have your answer. :-/

Another parts victim from our ethanol-laced gasoline?

Monte

Title: Re: Leaky Fuel Tap
Post by: Bob_Roller on March 05, 2011, 11:43:34 AM

Ethanol may be a cause, but the bike was built in 09/80 and has spent the last 18 years in Phoenix, I'm sure age and heat have hardened the rubber parts .